Spurned Man Allegedly Stabs Much Younger Woman

A 19-year-old woman was lightly to moderately wounded on Saturday night after she was stabbed by a 42-year-old man in Rishon Letzion. Police estimate that the victim was stabbed after rejecting her aggressor’s advances. Three people who attempted to help the victim were stabbed as well, and were lightly wounded.

All of the victims were taken to Assaf Harofeh Hospital for medical care. The suspect has been arrested and the circumstances surrounding the event are under investigation.